Tuition (in-state)$66,400
Student : faculty8:1
Acceptance6%
Enrollment13,700
Walk score78
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Education
| Programs | Economics, human and organizational development, medicine health and society, engineering, music |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 93% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $66,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,400 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 8:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 93%
Location and walk score
78/ 100
| Setting | College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Campus and city bus routes; car optional |
Things to do nearby
- Live music on Broadway
- Centennial Park Parthenon
- Hot chicken tour
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 7,000 |
|---|
- Owen MBA
- Law
- School of Medicine
- Peabody education
- Nursing MSN
- Engineering MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$74,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months91%
Career servicesCareer Center; Nashville's healthcare and music industries within reach
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- HCA Healthcare
- Vanderbilt Medical Center
- Amazon
- Accenture
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Vanderbilt Internship Experience
- Career Center summer funding
- Nashville music-industry placements
Alumni
| Living alumni | 150,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Al Gore
- Amy Grant
- Muhammad Yunus
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | SEC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
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